Planting Bulbs in Spring Gardens by Gail Nau
Linn County Master Gardeners guide readers through planning and planting spring bulbs. It covers bulb types including tender and hardy, site preparation with sun and drainage, soil quality using organic matter, proper depth, buying healthy bulbs, and arranging color and bloom timing for continuous display. It notes fertilizing yearly and allowing foliage to die back before removing.
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Installing and repairing vinyl tile flooring guide
Readers learn vinyl tile basics from storage temperature to installation. Steps cover underlayment, adhesive, center-out layout, chalk lines, cutting borders, fitting around fixtures, air bubble removal, curling repair, and replacing damaged tiles with heat and adhesive methods. Safety notes warn about asbestos in old tile and proper testing.
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Easy to Build Shelving Solutions for Storage Space
Popular Mechanics outlines affordable DIY shelving to solve storage shortages in homes and apartments. It covers materials like particleboard and plywood, edge treatments, load capacities, span guidelines, and methods such as butt joints and dado joints for durable fixed shelves.
Decorating with throw pillows adds room sparkle
Barbara Mayer notes a balance in decorating with throw pillows. For average sofas plan five cushions in varied sizes and fabrics, with a mix of textures and trims. Designers suggest sampling arrangements, avoiding uniform untrimmed edges, and even painting or shopping for affordable options under $100.
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